Underground Bakery wins environmental award

Published: Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:56 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:56 a.m.

Underground Baking Company won the 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award from the Environmental and Conservation Organization. This is the third year a local business has been recognized for exceptional accomplishments across the range of procurement of goods, service, buildings and operation, employees, minimizing waste and community support.

Underground Baking Company is Hendersonville's first organic bakery, serving freshly baked artisan breads and pastries. Co-owners Lisa Hoffman and Matthew Hickman opened Underground Baking Co. in 2009 and the business now operates in the historic 7th Avenue district.

Organic flour comes from Lindley Mills with a history going back to 1755 in Graham, N.C. and delivered by KDS Foods another North Carolina small business. Hoffman and Hickman, who have a combined 40 years of experience as pastry chefs, bake artisan breads and pastries four days a week

Items are packaged in cellophane that is plant based and this 100 year old product fills the bakery's current need to reduce petroleum consumption. Deliveries are made in a Prius not a truck.

Recycling and composting reduces waste to what fits into a garbage can, eliminating the need for a dumpster. By locating on 7th Avenue, Underground Bakery is a major contributor to revitalizing Hendersonville's historic area.

The Environmental and Conservation Organization sponsors a Green Business Recognition Program for locally owned businesses who make contributions to the environment and the community. This year, City Market, The Dugout Restaurant and Once Upon a Sign were recognized for their efforts.

For more information, contact ECO at 692-0385 or online at www.eco-wnc.org.

<p>Underground Baking Company won the 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award from the Environmental and Conservation Organization. This is the third year a local business has been recognized for exceptional accomplishments across the range of procurement of goods, service, buildings and operation, employees, minimizing waste and community support. </p><p>Underground Baking Company is Hendersonville's first organic bakery, serving freshly baked artisan breads and pastries. Co-owners Lisa Hoffman and Matthew Hickman opened Underground Baking Co. in 2009 and the business now operates in the historic 7th Avenue district. </p><p>Organic flour comes from Lindley Mills with a history going back to 1755 in Graham, N.C. and delivered by KDS Foods another North Carolina small business. Hoffman and Hickman, who have a combined 40 years of experience as pastry chefs, bake artisan breads and pastries four days a week </p><p>Items are packaged in cellophane that is plant based and this 100 year old product fills the bakery's current need to reduce petroleum consumption. Deliveries are made in a Prius not a truck.</p><p>Recycling and composting reduces waste to what fits into a garbage can, eliminating the need for a dumpster. By locating on 7th Avenue, Underground Bakery is a major contributor to revitalizing Hendersonville's historic area.</p><p>The Environmental and Conservation Organization sponsors a Green Business Recognition Program for locally owned businesses who make contributions to the environment and the community. This year, City Market, The Dugout Restaurant and Once Upon a Sign were recognized for their efforts. </p><p>For more information, contact ECO at 692-0385 or online at www.eco-wnc.org.</p>